News Analysis

Milan, Italy, May 06, 2015– As the TV and video market continues to evolve, recommendation and discovery solutions must dynamically respond to changing consumer patterns. Content recommendation systems must take in to account the full range of consumer experiences, as well as be informed by content business rules and financial goals in order to be successful.

Oslo, Norway, May 5, 2015--In the first quarter of 2015, Telenor Group reported revenues of NOK 30.2 billion, representing an organic revenue growth of 7.6%. EBITDA before other items was also at an all-time high of NOK 10.6 billion. The EBITDA margin was 35% and operating cash flow was NOK 6 billion during the quarter. Net income was NOK 4.1 billion, implying earnings per share of NOK 2.70.

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Washington, D.C., May 1, 2015--Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I)  reported total revenue of US$ 602.3 million and net income attributable to Intelsat S.A. of US$ 54.7 million, or $0.47 per common share on a diluted basis, for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

Ottawa, Canada,  May 1, 2015 - Telesat Holdings Inc. today announced its financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2015. For the quarter, Telesat reported consolidated revenues of CDN$ 229 million, a decrease of approximately 5% ($13 million) compared to the same period in 2014.

Luxembourg, April 30, 2015 – SES S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) reports financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2015. SES reported revenues of EUR 477.8 million, up 2.6% (down 4.9% at constant FX over prior year and EBITDA of EUR 356.1 million, up 3.2% (down 4.6% at constant FX1) over prior year.

Stockholm, Sweden, April 29, 2015--Net Insight, a provider of efficient and scalable transport solutions for media, IP and broadcast networks, announces today that it has posted its strongest first quarter on record, with sales were up by 18 per cent year-on-year, gross margin 60 per cent and operatingmargin 7 per cent.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2015 – Arabsat and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) today announced contracts for Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] to manufacture two A2100 communications satellites. In conjunction with the award, Lockheed Martin, KACST and TAQNIA Space Company, a subsidiary of the Saudi Technology Investment and Development Company (TAQNIA), signed an agreement to explore future design, manufacture, assembly and integration of satellites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Kourou, French Guiana, April 26, 2015--Telenor's Thor 7 satellite was successfully launched into space on Sunday April 26, 2015 at 20:00 UTC, from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana. On board an Ariane 5 launcher (Arianespace flight VA222), the Thor 7 satellite was successfully injected into geostationary transfer orbit approx. 28 minutes after lift-off.

Moscow, Russia, April 22, 2015--RSCC's Express-AM6 satellite has completed in-orbit testing and is now operational.  Located at 53˚ E, one of RSCC’s key orbital slots, the Express-AM6 satellite will provide reliable coverage of Russia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.